Messi?
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
I'm actually not so sure that Chelsea are too hamstrung by the FFP currently. Even if they are, don't be surprised to see a rule bending agreement, something along the lines of the Falcao deal.
Doubt he will come here after the sh*t our fans give him everytime he plays at Old Trafford.
Just the once?
van Persie joined after years of your fans calling him a rapist, that's not a reason at all.
If he sees his thread on RedCafe then there's no chance on Earth he'll come here.
(If) you put Messi instead of Costa/Oscar in that Chelsea team, it might be bit unfair to other teams in the league.
Possibly. He may be different.
Here's hoping, if he leaves Barca, he comes to us. However, I seriously doubt it with the FFP and all the wages he will command.
Any issues then all Chelsea need to do is flog a few of their current players for ridiculous fees, £70 million for Oscar, £25 million for Cech, and £40 million for Ramires should do it, Chelsea have been exceptional at getting top fees for their players recently.
Sign him up, we can use some cover for Ashley Young.
Probably the fecker just wants a raise or something. Maybe its that time of the year when he gets a new contract.
Probably the fecker just wants a raise or something. Maybe its that time of the year when he gets a new contract.
There are just a few differences between them and West Brom...
He probably knows Filipe Luis and Courtuois from their days at Atletico Madrid. A non story really.
Admittedly they play in a more glamorous city, have more household names, a more iconic kit and more hospitable weather conditions....but WBA aren't without their problems either.
Mourinho said a few weeks ago they could never sign Messi due to the sums involved.
I doubt Messi runs his own Instagram account in any case, so a power move by his camp to put the possibility out there
I doubt Messi runs his own Instagram account in any case, so a power move by his camp to put the possibility out there
name ONE!I agree that's possible, but how pathetic has football become?
"The club just won't budge on the extra £50k. We're going to have to submit a transfer request."
"Wait, before you do that I have an idea.......what's our Pinterest password? I'm about to blow this mother wide open."
Messi to United would be the ultimate troll. Signing for a club that still idolises Ronaldo, to win our hearts, and make us forget about Ronnie.
I've watched Messi over the last few months, and he just doesn't look motivated to me. This is not to say he's going to leave, but it wouldn't really surprise me. I'm also actually peed off that he follows City and Chelsea on instagram and not us, if rumours are to be believed.
Look at Falcao. Apparently his mate had control of his Facebook? Twitter? Account and fraped him as grateful for his move to Madrid fnally happening.
Imagine your best buddy is Ronaldo and leaves his account logged in, I would cause absolute havoc
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The Barcelona board are set to discuss an approach from Chelsea for Lionel Messi. (Source: RAC1)
Here we go..
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The obvious one of one plays in stripes whereas the other one doesn't.
Wait...
Exactly the thought that entered my mind.
West Brom have Tony Pulis, Barca should be so lucky.
Apparently the Barcelona Board will discuss Chelsea's approach on Wednesday?!
Nah, they aren't doing shit, I expect Messi to simply force whatever he wants through and the drama to end.
Hope not, source is RAC1 btw, whatever that is.
It's a catalan radio station
RAC1 is Catalan Radio but they aren't reporting that. Fake twitter accounts strike again.
There is a board meeting planned for Wednesday though.
You'd think the link to Amazon was a giveaway.
£110m and he is sold imo
And the feck are they doing with all the money since they're banned from buying anything for next two windows?
fan bantz£30 million more than Bale? Nah...
With the transfer ban Barca would never accept anything less than his release clause which is about £200 million
His wages at Barcelona right now is £256,000 after tax to match that any English club would have to pay him about £470,000 pretax. Since he is a pretty descent footballer at the peak of his career we can assume that he would require at least a small wage increase so say about £500,000 a week.
If we add this up he would cost about £330 million add to that a sign on fee and agent fees and the total outlay towards FFP would be around £350million or £70 million per season.
His wages at Barcelona right now is £256,000 after tax to match that any English club would have to pay him about £470,000 pretax. Since he is a pretty descent footballer at the peak of his career we can assume that he would require at least a small wage increase so say about £500,000 a week.
If we add this up he would cost about £330 million add to that a sign on fee and agent fees and the total outlay towards FFP would be around £350million or £70 million per season.
Well this board isn't going to stand a chance during the next election. Do you think they want to be the guy who sold Messi, and that too for a mere 110m? You have to move a lot closer to his release clause to even make them think about it.
So is it well known he has a release clause of about £200m?
I think Barca would accept a figure around £150M. Woodie loves his Gaalacticos but damn, thats a boatload of money. I just cannot see him moving.
This is all about more $$$ from Barca IMO.
It's time for Messi's biannual contract raise...
Why? With the transfer ban they can't do anything with the money. Also their president would never get re-elected if he sold Messi for anything less than the release clause.
And as good as Messi obviously is there's no telling if he'd adapt to English football (I know how laughable that sounds). Also, one nasty injury and a third of a billion would be down the crapper.
Messi would be the ultimate muppet transfer, even if he could be bought for 150m (including wages). The risk is just too much. Better to divide the money up and sign two or three top class players.
I don't know if it has been confirmed by any official sources but from what I have read the release clause is €250 million.